Al-Sharjah FC vs Al-Bataeh FC Prediction: Bataeh cannot be underestimated

Al-Sharjah's hopes of an 8-game unbeaten run were dashed in their last league game against Kalba. That defeat cost them the top spot on the league table and they’ll now be hoping for a positive outcome as they prepare to take on Bataeh at the Sharjah Stadium for the 16th round of matches in the UAE Pro League. Bataeh on the other hand is without a victory in their last three league games and this could either be a turning point for them or a fall into misery. For me I believe Sharjah cannot let their guard down, not after their sad defeat to Ittihad Kalba last week and it’ll be a victory or a draw for Sharjah at the Sharjah stadium. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion.

Al-Sharjah FC (1st)

Form in the League: LWWWD

Al-Sharjah's hopes of an 8-game unbeaten run last week against Kalba was dashed in their last league game against Kalba. That defeat cost them the top spot in the league and as it stands they are now 4-points behind current league leaders Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai. Caio got the opening goal of the game In the 82nd minute and Sharjah must have thought they won it until Mehdi Ghayedi got one back 4 minutes after and later gave the final blow in the 96th minute to give Kalba the win. 

They will be hoping to get back to winning ways and players like Caio and Ousmane Camara lead the team's attack and they are a deadly duo. Caio is the top scorer for Sharjah with 8 goals this season. Al-Sharjah is currently second-placed in the league table with 12 wins, a draw, and 2 losses from 15 games played.

Al-Bataeh FC (12th)

Form in the league: DLLWW

Al-Bataeh finally lost after two consecutive league victories and a draw in their last three league games. They go up against a tough opponent on Sunday and they’ll most likely suffer another defeat. 

Bataeh is currently in 12th place in the league table with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses from the 16 games they’ve played this season. They might be edging towards a defeat here against a phenomenal Al-Sharjah. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 10 games produced 4 victories for Al-Sharjah and 2 draws. 

Expert Betting Tips

We can almost be sure of how this game will end and it’s a win for Al-Sharjah. Al-Bataeh is struggling in the league and we believe they are no match for Al-Sharjah. Al-Sharjah will not lose for the second time in a row against a bottom-table team and we can bank on a win for them with a total of over 2.5 goals. It’s also important to note that their first leg encounter ended in a 0-2 victory to Sharjah. Additionally, we can bank on a total of over 2.5 goals in the game, given the offensive prowess of Sharjah.

Our first prediction is a win for Sharjah and a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.72 odds at 1xBet. 

Our second prediction is a total of over (3) goals for 1.82 odds at Betway.

Our third prediction is a first-half home win for 1.63 odds at Bet365.